Cowboys to take Auburn defensive end, according to latest PFW mock draft

The Dallas Cowboys will select Clemson underclassman DE Da’Quan Bowers at No. 9 in next month’s NFL draft, according to the latest mock draft from Pro Football Weekly’s Nolan Nawrocki.

Here’s what Nawrocki had to say about Bowers: “Despite having been a wrecking ball as a junior despite finishing the season with ligament damage in his knee, Bowers could fall out of the top five, potentially even the top 10, as a result of concerns about the injury. Regardless of how he fares at his pro day on April 1 or whether he clears medically at the Combine re-check, some NFL teams already have considerable concerns that could affect his draft status. Nonetheless, Jerry Jones has a pressing need to fill on his defensive line, and Bowers’ game is best suited for power. He can stack the edge and upgrade a pass rush that has not been able to create with the front three since Chris Canty departed.”

Nawrocki has the San Francisco 49ers using the No. 7 pick to grab Nebraska CB Prince Amukamara, who many analysts believe will be taken by the Cowboys.